Fundamentals of Data Engineering • Matt Housley & Joe Reis

Presenters Joe Reis Matt Housley Source GOTO podcast Data Engineering: Navigating the Evolving Landscape with the Fundamentals 🚀 The world of data engineering is a dynamic and often complex space, but at its core, it’s about building the robust foundations for data-driven insights. We’re thrilled to dive into the insights shared during a recent GoTo podcast discussion, which celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the seminal book, “Fundamentals of Data Engineering.” This conversation with the book’s co-authors offers a powerful look at the evolution of data engineering, the impact of AI, and why foundational knowledge remains more critical than ever. ...

December 16, 2025 · 6 min

From Policy to Production: Implementing ISO27001/BSI IT-Grundschutz in Kubernetes with.. Marcus Ross

Presenters Marcus Ross Source GitOpsCon NA 2025 ⚓ Smooth Sailing Through Regulatory Storms: How GitOps Powers the Hamburg Port Authority In the world of global logistics, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is a titan. Managing Germany’s largest seaport and Europe’s premier rail port isn’t just about moving containers; it is about securing the digital backbone of critical infrastructure. When Marcus Ross, Lead for the Cloud Center of Excellence at the HPA, took the stage recently, he revealed a startling reality: his team isn’t just fighting hackers—they are navigating a 1,000-page mountain of security regulations. Here is how they use GitOps as their “hidden champion” to stay compliant, secure, and agile. 🌊🚢 ...

December 15, 2025 · 4 min

When Git Push Meets Human Pushback: The Culture of GitOps - Shahar Shporer, Sheba

Presenters Shahar Shporer Source GitOpsCon NA 2025 🚀 From Chaos to Collaboration: A Hospital’s GitOps Transformation & the Human Factor 🏥 Let’s face it: adopting new technologies is rarely just about the tech. It’s about people. Shahar, a DevOps Architect and Platform Engineer at Sheba Hospital, shared a fantastic story at the conference about their journey to GitOps – and it was a masterclass in navigating the human side of change. This isn’t just a tale of Argo CD and Flux; it’s a story of empathy, enablement, and understanding the “archetypes” of resistance. ...

December 15, 2025 · 4 min

GenAI Security: Defending Against Deepfakes and Automated Social Engineering

Presenters Wes Reisz Shuman Ghosemajumder Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Revolution: Trust, Threats, and the Future of Software Development 🚀 The world of technology is buzzing with the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence, but with great power comes great responsibility – and new challenges. As AI rapidly integrates into our lives, understanding its implications for trust, security, and software development is more critical than ever. This blog post synthesizes insights from a recent discussion with AI expert Shuman Majumder, offering a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI and how we can build a more secure and trustworthy digital future. ...

December 3, 2025 · 6 min

Lightning Talk: Moving Academia Toward Practice Through Accreditation - Justin Cappos

Presenters Justin Cappos Source OpenSource SecurityCon NA 2025 Bridging the Gap: How the Linux Foundation is Future-Proofing Tech Education 🚀 Ever feel like the tech world is moving at warp speed, leaving academia a few steps behind? You’re not alone! Many brilliant minds graduating from universities find themselves facing a curriculum that doesn’t quite align with the cutting-edge skills employers are desperately seeking. This disconnect can be frustrating for students, universities, and the industry alike. But what if there was a way to bridge this gap? ...

November 24, 2025 · 5 min